Caramel Rice Krispie Treats (Brown Butter and Dulce de Leche)

A stack of caramel rice krispie treats showing the dulce de leche layer through the middle.

Caramel Rice Krispie Treats (Brown Butter and Dulce de Leche)

These caramel rice krispie treats hide a gooey dulce de leche layer between brown butter marshmallow cereal layers, an easy no bake upgrade on the classic.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Rest Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 273kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

Instructions

Spray a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. If you prefer, you can also line it with parchment paper, again sprayed with cooking spray.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat until it’s browned, and it begins to smell nutty, stirring constantly. Do not overcook, or it will burn.
5 tablespoons salted butter
Add the 10-ounce bag of jumbo marshmallows to the pot and continuously stir until they completely melted.
10 ounce bag jumbo marshmallows
Add in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt, stirring everything once again until combined.
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, ½ teaspoon salt
Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and pour over a bowl filled with the rice crispy cereal.
6 cups rice crispy cereal
Use a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
While the mixture is still warm, add the mini marshmallows and stir to combine.
1 cup mini marshmallows
Transfer half of the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it into the pan evenly. I like to use my hands for this; just press down gently; you don’t want to crush the cereal.
Then, pour half a can of the dulce de leche on top of the warm mixture and spread it out evenly.
½ of a 13.4 ounce can dulce de leche
Add the second half of the rice krispy mixture on top, and again, press gently into the dish.
Let the treats set at room temperature for at least 2 hours or longer.
Cut and enjoy or store in a ziploc bag or a tightly sealed container for later.

Notes

Be patient when browning the butter; it’s the secret to that deep, nutty flavor.
Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix the cereal mixture to avoid sticking.
Press the mixture into the pan gently; over-pressing can make the treats hard.
Let the treats cool at room temperature for the perfect texture before cutting.
Cutting with a sharp, buttered knife can make for cleaner slices.
Experiment with add-ins and toppings to find your perfect treat combination.

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